That is because in a month the moon makes one orbit around the Earth, and therefore it takes a little more than 12 hr from one high tide to the next about 12 hr and 25 minutes to be exact. The Bay of Fundy is just the right length, about km, for a resonance to exist, and we have a high tidal range response like if you push the swing at just the right time, the person on the swing goes high.
If the Bay of Fundy was a bit shorter, or a bit longer, the response would be less. Many accounts on the web attribute the high tidal range to the shape of the bay.
While it is true that the bay gets steadily narrower and shallower, and that helps push the water up, that is very much a secondary effect, with the size of the bay matching the resonant condition being more important. So the shape of the bay helps determine where the tidal range is highest, the fact we have high tides in the Bay of Fundy is primarily due to the size, not shape.
You or your children can experience this resonance for yourself in a model bay. Take a long pan with a bit of water in it. Try vibrating the pan with different frequencies i. If you do it really slowly, the water will just move more or less the amount you push the end of the pan up and down. Meet the people trying to help. Environment COP26 nears conclusion with mixed signals and frustration.
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Q 2 Any recommendations on accommodations? Thanks for any suggestions you might offer. Now people tell me that was impossible, that it has to be from Canada. Can I be that wrong? My wife and I are coming to Halifax October We would appreciate any ideas on where to visit and wher to see tides.
We stayed in a Bed and Breakfast just on the outskirts of Halifax and found getting around easy. I love the Bay of Fundy. I now take my kids there to explore the mudflats and to swim and to marvel at the nature that calls this place home. I was reading your site to learn more about our tides, in one place it mentions 1 billion tonnes of water flowing in and out, then in another it mentions billion tonnes of water.
Could you tell me which is correct. I just read your post from last year. What did you wind up doing in NS? Any advice? Nice site. We are considering visiting the Bay of Fundy area in April Since most parks seems to be officially closed in April, what is the best place to go down to see the ocean floor at low tide on either side of the bay? More generally, what is the best place to see the change of the tide? Go to St. Martins, New Brunswick. It is a charming little village and you will have the beach almost to yourselves.
At the head of the Fundy Trail. Visit Noel and Maitland area. A place called Burntcoat Head Park where first video is shot is a beautiful place to watch the tides come in. The locals watch the tides year round from this spot. It was so peaceful and beautiful. South Maitland, Nova Scotia. We have an Interpretive Centre that has an observation deck to watch the tides change.
When the tide starts to change again you can see the bore which is another phenomenon , this is also the best time to go rafting or watch the rafters play in the tides. Burncoat Head Park is reconstructing their steps now. BUT a kilometer down the road atBrownsBeach you an walk in without any steps…still impressive!!
We are travelling to the Bay of Fundy in mid October She is elderly 81 and I would like to know where the easiest access is to accomplish this? No matter where you go, I believe there will always be at least some stairs involved. You can get very close to the beach access point by car and the ocean floor itself is incredibly flat there.
In New Brunswick the nicest place is definitely Hopewell Rocks. They provide a passenger shuttle service from the Interpretive Centre to the top of the stairs leading to the ocean floor and their walking trails are wheelchair accessible. You can also walk the ocean floor at St. There are no steps involved. Yes, great suggestion Margaret. And as an added bonus, the St.
My family is going on a cruise mid October of My father has always wanted to see the Bay of Fundy tidal fluctuation. Do you have a recommendation on which location would have the more dramatic tidal fluctuation and the best way to view it? The fluctuation gets bigger as you get further into the bay. One of the best places to see the tides in New Brunswick is at the Hopewell Rocks but they are about a 2 hour drive from Saint John. Has anyone done any scientific study on the potential effects of climate warming on the Bay of Funday tides?
If I am staying for one night in Yarmouth, what would be the best place to view the tides in the Bay of Fundy without driving a great deal? My sister and I only have one day to experience Fundy. What would be your recommendation, or one other place that is a must see? Hi Mike, I have been wanting to visit NS for quite a few years and plan on doing it this summer. I know very little and would love some direction on planning this trip. A few years ago we were at Arcadia park and a park ranger was telling us about some great hiking that is to be found in NS on board walks.
Do you know what he was referencing and would it be close to the bay of fundy? I remember him also talking about driving along would it be Route 1. Any help on planning this trip would be most appreciated. Thanks Jan. This is not interesting at all. I believe you should say actual times of when you could see these tides. Such as or , not that you can see them six hours after a low tide.
Nobody will know when a low tide is. However, we link to a page that provides those details for the various areas. In case you missed the link in the article above, click here for high and low tide times. I found the article to be really helpful and interesting and appreciate the effort that was put into it. I spend a lot of time in the Maritimes throughout the year and the tides are one of more fascinating features.
With all due respect to Maddie, the tone of the comment was very rude. Pun intended. If, as climate scientists predict, sea levels rise by 1 metere by , what effect will that have on the Bay of Fundy? Next to the rising water levels, the effects of warming sea and air might also have an impact on the seabird and whale populations we see in and around the Bay of Fundy.
If people would only READ the article they would find the very information they want. I guess using a search engine to find additional information is too much of a stretch for some, or, they are most likely just too lazy to look. Thanks for your response on Burntcoat and Alma. The article on the message in a bottle was interesting too. Pretty amazing. If an floating object got carried away by the outgoing tide at Burntcoat, Nova Scotia, is it possible for it to be discovered that week by someone near Alma, New Brunswick?
The direction of the wind also plays a big factor in where the object would end up. Is it safe to kayak in the bay of fundy 2. Where can one put in to best kayak the bay of fundy and see the cool rocks?
Is it safe to kayak in the Gulf of St. It appears to be about a 2 hour drive from the top of Fundy. Are there camp-sites up there? When is the best month of year to kayak up there? Hi — We are in Nova Scotia now. Trying to find the best place to visit the tidal bore — are there any restaurants we can sit and watch this phenomenon?
Harbourview Restaurant in Parrsboro is an excellent place to watch the rise or fall of the tides. There is a lighthouse and a wharf on location.
Hi Mike. Thanks for your well presented info. My 8y. Thanks for explaining the tidal phenomenon! Mike… many years ago my parents took me to see the Bay of Fundy. We watched the tide come into the bay. There was a wave about 3 feet high.. Also in the general area there was an area that had caves that you can walk around at low tide. A horn was blown and everyone had to leave the caves because it was getting close to the tide coming in. Do you have any idea where this was?
I want to bring my family to the same place…. Another question, Mike, we are having our bank give us Canadian money. We can take cash or they can put the money in an account and give us a cash card that draws the Canadian money to used via card rather than cash. Will we be charged for using a Canadian money card the same as our American Express? Where is the best place to stay for a couple of days on in West NS? From my research it will pretty cool in August. What say ye to that?
Hi Susan, this comment slipped through the cracks. This answer is probably a bit late for you, but it might be useful for someone else in the future. As for the temperatures, both August and September are very comfortable months.
If you stay close to the Bay you can expect temperatures of around 20 to 25 degrees Celcius 68 — 77F. Mike, how wonderful to have come upon this website. We are going to NS on vacation August There of four us retired folks who want to experience the beauty of NS.
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